Bach Flower Remedies are a system of 38 plant- and flower-based remedies developed by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s. These remedies are designed to address emotional and mental states rather than physical ailments. Below is a list of the remedies and their primary indications:
1. Agrimony
Indication: Hides worries and feelings behind a cheerful facade; inner restlessness.
2. Aspen
Indication: Fear or anxiety of unknown origin; vague apprehension.
3. Beech
Indication: Intolerance, criticism, and judgmental attitudes toward others.
4. Centaury
Indication: Difficulty saying "no"; overly submissive or eager to please.
5. Cerato
Indication: Lacks self-confidence; seeks advice from others excessively.
6. Cherry Plum
Indication: Fear of losing control over thoughts or actions.
7. Chestnut Bud
Indication: Difficulty learning from past mistakes; repeating patterns.
8. Chicory
Indication: Overprotective, possessive love; selfishness or manipulation.
9. Clematis
Indication: Daydreaming, lack of focus, and living in the future.
10. Crab Apple
Indication: Feeling unclean or ashamed; self-purification.
11. Elm
Indication: Overwhelmed by responsibilities; temporary loss of confidence.
12. Gentian
Indication: Discouragement after setbacks; easily disheartened.
13. Gorse
Indication: Hopelessness and despair; giving up.
14. Heather
Indication: Overly talkative and self-absorbed; need for attention.
15. Holly
Indication: Negative feelings such as jealousy, envy, or anger.
16. Honeysuckle
Indication: Living in the past; homesickness or nostalgia.
17. Hornbeam
Indication: Mental fatigue or lack of motivation for daily tasks.
18. Impatiens
Indication: Impatience, irritability, and frustration with delays.
19. Larch
Indication: Lack of self-confidence; fear of failure.
20. Mimulus
Indication: Fear of known things, such as phobias or social anxiety.
21. Mustard
Indication: Sudden, unexplained sadness or gloom.
22. Oak
Indication: Persistent effort despite exhaustion; overworking.
23. Olive
Indication: Physical and mental exhaustion; fatigue after effort.
24. Pine
Indication: Guilt and self-blame; apologizing unnecessarily.
25. Red Chestnut
Indication: Excessive worry or fear for the well-being of loved ones.
26. Rock Rose
Indication: Extreme fear or terror; panic attacks.
27. Rock Water
Indication: Rigid self-discipline; striving for perfection.
28. Scleranthus
Indication: Difficulty making decisions; mood swings.
29. Star of Bethlehem
Indication: Shock, grief, or trauma, whether recent or old.
30. Sweet Chestnut
Indication: Extreme anguish; feeling of having reached the limit.
31. Vervain
Indication: Over-enthusiasm, perfectionism, or inability to relax.
32. Vine
Indication: Dominant, inflexible, or authoritarian behavior.
33. Walnut
Indication: Difficulty adapting to change or external influences.
34. Water Violet
Indication: Aloofness, pride, or preference for solitude.
35. White Chestnut
Indication: Persistent, unwanted thoughts; mental chatter.
36. Wild Oat
Indication: Uncertainty about life direction or purpose.
37. Wild Rose
Indication: Apathy and lack of interest in life.
38. Willow
Indication: Resentment, self-pity, or feeling victimised.
These remedies can be taken individually or in combination, depending on the emotional state of the individual. The most famous combination is Rescue Remedy, used for acute stress and emergencies, which includes Rock Rose, Impatiens, Clematis, Star of Bethlehem, and Cherry Plum.
